Plugging extension cords into other extension cords is another huge "no" in the electrical world. This practice, called " ...

Male-to-male extension cords, sometimes called suicide or widowmaker cords, are dangerous extension cords that can kill or injure you. People sometimes use them during a power outage to feed ...

Did you know it’s dangerous to ‘backfeed’ a portable generator? According to the Portable Generators Manufacturers’ ...

Extension cords are generally a safe solution for running power to electronics that are too far from the nearest wall outlet. But the operative word here is "electronics," which is not as ...

As CNET reports, Paul Martinez, owner of Electrified NYC in Brooklyn, offers a clear warning: “No extension cords whatsoever,” especially for appliances that run constantly or use heating elements.

Millions of people rely on portable generators as sources of secondary power when natural disasters cut off the electrical ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Think about what you plan on using your generator for, as well as where you’ll be ...